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Sep 22, 2011
Sound Money offers this gift-giving guide for those who want to spread the joy of personal finance…Listen to advice on how to gift stock from Diane Harris, the Assistant Managing Editor of Money Magazine.

Sep 22, 2011
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on picking a CD or a money market account, investing in real estate investment trusts, and the best way to be generous.

Sep 22, 2011
Millions of Americans donate money to charities. But a new survey released this week reports that a growing number of Americans are losing faith in charities. Kai asks Professor Paul Light, the study’s author, what’s behind the data?

Sep 22, 2011
If you're like 58 percent of Americans, you don't have even a basic will. Writing a will is no picnic, but dying without one can cost thousands of dollars and hours of headaches for your loved ones. Which is why Eric Matlin wrote "The Procrastinator's guide to Wills and Estate Planning." Check out Kai's interview with Eric, as they put all your fears about wills to rest.

Sep 22, 2011
Visit your local bookstore or go online and you'll find every imaginable personal finance book. But what if we told you to check out a different genre of books for finance tips? From public radio's business program Marketplace, Jeff Tyler has our story.

Apr 20, 2006
There are so many good charitable causes, but how do you decide where your donation should go? As Minnesota Public Radio's Mary Stucky reports, there are ways to give that benefit both you and the charity.

Apr 12, 2004
Each week, we choose the most burning of your money questions for our very own Chris Farrell to answer. This week, Chris explains when it's OK to give your children money, who is Warren Buffet, and how you can learn about the stock market without risking a dime.